FAS 830 (ch 8) over Bear Creek
PoorJefferson County, Illinois · 1 MI N Bluford · Structure no. 041316000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 830 (ch 8) over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 830 (ch 8) over Bear Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 830 (ch 8) over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 830 (ch 8) over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 830 (ch 8) over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 830 (ch 8) over Bear Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 830 (ch 8) over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.